The glycemic index represents ________.
A. the amount of stored glycogen in the muscle and liver
B. the total amount of insulin released in response to food intake
C. the degree to which an athlete suffers from hypoglycemia
D. the effect a particular food has on the rate and amount of increase in the blood glucose level
E. the amount of glucose released into the blood in response to exercise
Answer: D
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